Jason Stahl joins the JMO Podcast to recap his recent National Walleye Tour win on Lake Oahe out of Mobridge, South Dakota. Jason's winning approach to this tournament was formed by his experience as a local tournament angler as well as his experience as a career Fisheries Biologist for the state of South Dakota. Simplifying his presentation selection and making short runs to his fishing areas maximized his efficiency and fishing time which resulted in the biggest two day total weight taking hom...
May 29, 2026•46 min•Ep. 417
Professional Walleye Tournament angler Eric McQuoid joins the JMO Podcast to chat about overcoming a tough bite on Lake Oahe to place 2nd in stop #2 of the National Walleye Tour 2026. Eric is proving to be one of the most competitive touring pros especially when tournaments are difficult for the field. He seems to find a way to contend for the win whenever the bite is tough. In this interview we get to hear how Eric battled windy conditions on Lake Oahe while casting at very picky fish. There's ...
May 26, 2026•52 min•Ep. 416
Beau Schilling from Akaska, South Dakota joins the show to chat about his recent 3rd place finish in the National Walleye Tour event on Lake Oahe. Oahe is Schilling's home water but regardless of his experience there, this tournament was a battle both days for every angler in the field. The big fish weren't biting very well and the wind blew enough to wreak havoc on anglers ability to use forward facing sonar efficiently. In this interview we hear all about Beau's tournament. We also talk about ...
May 26, 2026•57 min•Ep. 415
Brett McComas joins the show. He is the top fish head at Target Walleye. He's an avid angler and a joy to talk fishing with. This episode touches on a lot of great topics including how to handle the tough bite this spring has produced with it's volatile weather patterns. Target Walleye - https://targetwalleye.com OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.com Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio...
May 22, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 414
Tom Kobza from TKI CNC in Billings, Montana joins the show once again. We chat about using perspective mode on FFS to break down water effectively as well as seasonal patterns happening on Ft. Peck this time of year. Tom is an avid angler that enjoys a great fishing conversation as much as anybody and that's why I like having him on the podcast whenever possible. There's a lot of good ideas talked about in this podcast any walleye angler will enjoy. Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Nor...
May 18, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 413
Bruce Jean joins the JMO Podcast with 30+ years of experience as a fishing guide and tournament angler within the state of Minnesota. In this interview we cover a list of fishing topics related to the Minnesota fishing opener in May of 2026. His experience always brings great information and insights we can all draw from as anglers preparing for the fishing season ahead. From crappies and bass in the metro to Mille Lacs walleyes on opener and summertime walleyes on Rainy Lake we cover it all in ...
May 08, 2026•58 min•Ep. 412
Brent Kemnitz from MoRest Motel and MoPro Guide Service in Mobridge, South Dakota joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. He has been guiding on Lake Oahe for 20+ years. It's been a minute since we had Brent on the show so it's great to get caught up with him and hear more about what is happening on one of the top trophy walleye destinations in the Midwest. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sd...
May 06, 2026•39 min•Ep. 411
Ryan Pinkalla joins the JMO Podcast for a great fishing conversation. Topics we cover in this interview include boat makeovers, Greenbay walleye trolling and Wisconsin inland opener as well as fish recipes. Ryan is a versatile angler that targets all different species a variety of different ways throughout the season. As he pulls his boat through traffic on his way to the next fishing destination he allows us some time to chat. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20...
May 04, 2026•51 min•Ep. 410
Jake Caughey joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. He is a walleye tournament angler having continued success over the last 3 years at the highest level. From the Great Lakes, large rivers, western reservoirs or natural lakes, Jake has proven at the highest level he is dangerous to big walleyes anytime anywhere. It's a pleasure to get fishing insights from such a well rounded angler. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Devils Lake ...
May 01, 2026•55 min•Ep. 409
Mark Sexton is the Director of Fish Science and Product Testing for Berkley. He joins the JMO Podcast to share behind the scenes information on how the new Lab Series soft baits were created. Besides being a decorated professional when it comes to designing great lures for anglers he is also a massive fish head himself. There's a lot to appreciate about Mark as well as the whole team at Berkley for what they do to make such legendary lures. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipme...
Apr 30, 2026•45 min•Ep. 408
Nick Lindner joins the JMO Podcast for a great fishing conversation. You will find Nick's educational and entertaining fishing content on YouTube and social media. For a young man he's been putting in serious days on the water going back to childhood. His advice on how to learn and get better at finding and catching big walleyes is something we can all benefit from. It's a pleasure to get time with such a great dude. Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com North Dakota Game and Fish - www.gf....
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 407
Dylan Nussbaum joins the JMO Podcast to share the details on his recent 2nd place finish in the National Walleye Tour event on Lake Erie. Dylan is a pure stick and no stranger to success on big water such as the Great Lakes. This April tournament came with some inherent obstacles in the form of tough weather. Dylan made the adjustment to target bigger fish living in dirty water that historically would have turned anglers away. His strategy to figure out the "dirty water fish" was the path to wei...
Apr 15, 2026•52 min•Ep. 406
Chad Schilling from Akaska, South Dakota is back on the JMO Podcast. He and his son Beau are traveling to fish the entire National Walleye Tour in 2026 which began in April on Lake Erie. Chad and Beau finished 3rd and 4th after the two day tournament. In this podcast we get all the stories about the pre fishing strategy and executing on game day when it counted the most. Chad is an all time favorite of ours here at JMO because of his unimpeachable character as a person/husband/father/community m...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 405
Brett Carlson joins the JMO Podcast once again. He is a writer and narrator that has been reporting on top level walleye tournaments spanning back 2 decades which would include the RCL and FLW and now the NWT. His knowledge of the water bodies and angling field of the National Walleye Tour makes him the perfect person to detail the exciting storylines that fans should understand in this upcoming 2026 NWT season. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off JT Outdoor...
Apr 08, 2026•46 min•Ep. 404
Jeff Evans is our guest. He's a well known fishing guide from northern Wisconsin. In this interview he depicts the walleye fishing opportunities around Duluth, Minnesota. Specifically talking about the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. Jeff is very knowledgable when it comes to catching walleyes anywhere but his experience on these water bodies is evident in the abundance of information he lays out for us in this podcast. Check out his guide service at the links below. Summit Fishing Equipment ...
Apr 02, 2026•43 min•Ep. 403
Ron Boggs joins the JMO Podcast for the first time. He is a published author of 3 walleye fishing books, former tournament junky, and current sage when it comes to finding and catching trophy walleyes. Fishing primarily western reservoirs and rivers, Ron has earned a magnificent resume as a walleye angler including dozens of fish between 12 and 15+ lbs. In this interview Ron deep dives into one of his specialties which is trolling cranks at night for these giants. There's a lot to learn in this ...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 402
Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast to discuss his favorite topics when targeting walleyes in the spring on rivers. As the seasons change here in the Midwest, for many anglers the first opportunity to get in a boat and target walleyes occurs on a river. Rivers in the spring can provide a wide variety of opportunities making this time of year inclusive to a wide variety of fishing strategies. Depending on the river, anglers often abandon their big sparkly boats for a johnboat or even a pair of c...
Mar 30, 2026•36 min•Ep. 401
Russel Kinzler joins the JMO Podcast with a status update on the walleye population in Lake Sakakawea. Kinzler is the Game and Fish Supervisor of the Missouri River System in North Dakota. It's no secret that Lake Sakakawea in western North Dakota is one of the top walleye fishing destinations across the Midwest and beyond. It's fun and interesting to hear from Russel what the trending data looks like for the reservoir and walleye population as a whole. JT Rods - www.jtodp.com Devils Lake Touris...
Mar 26, 2026•56 min•Ep. 400
Marcus Quam of Reel Therapy Guide Service in Webster, South Dakota joins the JMO Podcast for this episode. Spring walleye fishing in eastern South Dakota is the topic of discussion and Marcus is a wealth of information. Aside from the river destinations the glacial lakes of eastern South Dakota are some of the very first opportunities in the midwest to target walleyes out of a boat. JT Outdoor Products - https://jtodp.com South Dakota Glacial Lakes - https://www.sdglaciallakes.com Marcus Quam - ...
Mar 19, 2026•39 min•Ep. 399
Brian Ondrejka is a multi species fishing guide in Kansas. He produces YouTube videos as well showcasing pattern breakdowns and techniques and gear. Over the course of Brian's decade plus career as a guide he has proven the ability to stay on the cutting edge to consistently provide his clients with a top notch fishing experience on some of the most pressured water in the region. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off Devils Lake Tourism ...
Mar 18, 2026•53 min•Ep. 398
Jacob Sweere is a guide and content creator. He guides all over the Midwest chasing good bites wherever they are. He logs an impressive amount of days on the water each year. In this interview Jacob offers some great insights for spring river walleyes. Recommendations for gear and figuring out fish patterns as well as night fishing are all topics covered in this podcast. Jacob Sweere - https://www.facebook.com/jsweere1 https://www.jacobsweerefishing.com Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitf...
Mar 17, 2026•46 min•Ep. 397
Joe Martinez hails from the state of Utah and joins the JMO Podcast as the current President and team member of USA's Ice Fishing Team. Joe is here to educate us on what it means to fish for team USA as well as offer more awareness to the qualifying tournaments that are held in the states. The qualifying tournaments and on to the national championship are ultimately how we select team members to represent the red white and blue on the world stage. The 2026 world ice fishing championship is being...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 396
Duane Hjelm is our guest on this episode of the JMO Podcast. At the end of the 2025 season of the National Walleye Tour, "Dewey" was awarded the Angler Of The Year trophy. In this podcast he reflects on last season and depicts his offseason schedule. There's some fun fishing topics covered in this interview including a deep dive into line selection that I believe all anglers will enjoy. Risovi Taxidermy Studio - www.risovitaxidermystudio.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com Instagram -...
Mar 09, 2026•54 min•Ep. 395
Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast with a template for targeting walleye on Devils Lake, North Dakota during the late ice period. There are many variables that dictate success on a daily basis lending the majority of the success to anglers that are able to read the conditions of the day and react accordingly. The mountain of experience of which Jason's recommendations spawn from is impressive. Also note, these topics can be relevant or at least a good starting point for anglers across the Midw...
Mar 07, 2026•43 min•Ep. 394
Mark Tully joins the JMO Podcast for this brand new episode. He is a dedicated husband and father as well as the President of Fish Frostbite. In this interview we get to know Mark as an angler. He also gives an introduction to the offerings at Fish Frostbite. Then to close out the show Mark details some great tips and strategy for finding and catching big walleyes on Lake Winnipeg in March. TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app P...
Mar 06, 2026•47 min•Ep. 393
Will Pappenfus joins the JMO Podcast on this episode. He guides year round in the Bemidji, Minnesota area as well as fishes walleye tournaments all open water season as a professional. In this interview we get caught up on his ice fishing season along with Will's strategy when targeting large bluegills and crappies in northern Minnesota lakes. It's also the time of year that Will is preparing heavily for the upcoming tournament season now as well and he generously shares his offseason program fo...
Mar 05, 2026•39 min•Ep. 392
Minnesota fishing guide and host of Dialed-In Angling, Tony Roach joins the JMO Podcast. In this interview Tony recaps his ice season so far stressing all the new things he's learned along the way. We deep dive into situations where spooky fish can still be caught with a few tactics in mind. We also hear from Tony about his favorite panfish presentations and gear setups for late ice scenarios. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off JT Rod...
Mar 04, 2026•55 min•Ep. 391
Larry Smith joins the JMO Podcast. He is a legendary television host and longtime guide from Wisconsin. In his debut on the podcast Larry offers deep insights about his angling career providing his fans with a better understanding of what makes him tick in every aspect of his life not only fishing and content creation. OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% off TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com Devils Lake Tourism - www.devilslakend.com S...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 390
Joining the JMO Podcast for the first time is Cody Solberg. He is a guide, YouTuber, and tournament angler from Wisconsin. For a young man he is very well versed as an angler as evident in his educational content you can find on YouTube searching for "Cody S". In this interview we learn where he discovered his passion for fishing and how he has evolved as an angler as well as an entrepreneur. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% off OnX Fis...
Feb 03, 2026•56 min•Ep. 389
Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast once again to chat perch and walleye fishing on Devils Lake, ND. Low numbers of perch on Devils Lake has been a hot topic for ice anglers this season but what you might not be hearing about is the exceptional walleye opportunities that are happening right now. In this interview Jason shares his feelings on the perch "drama". TKI CNC - https://www.youtube.com/@tkicnc6255 www.tkicnc.com JT Rods - www.jtodp.com OnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO C...
Jan 28, 2026•49 min•Ep. 388
